BarryG Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 My Vega Nitros are toast....threw them in the trash last night....cheapest waterproof boot I could find but didn't last long. Any recommendations for a boot I can wear year round (won't roast me in the summer) that's preferably waterproof and I can use on the XX and the Nomad? I like the look of some of the cruiser boots but they appear too bulky for the XX. Thinking maybe Sidi? Thanks for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I have a pair of Sidi On Roads that are up around a decade old with more miles on them than I can remember. Still waterproof and in good shape. Not cheap, but a quality product that you will have for a very long time. http://www.motonation.com/item.asp?cid=2&a...id=7&rdir=1 Here's what they may look like in 2017- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottw Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'd suggest a pair of Oxtor Matrixx GT. Goretex lined and 100% waterproof. Mine are 3 1/2 years old and I wear them almost every day. Very comfortable and look good even with close to 100,000 miles on them I bought mine from www.newenough.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 thanks guys....I think I'm going to try on the Sidi Champions...they carry them locally....and the Oxtar Matrix if I can find them in a store... problem with ordering online on a boot I've never tried on is size.....I vary from a 9.5 to 11 depending on the manuf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodantking Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 The oxtar matrixx run small if you order them, but second them for nice boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testrider Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have a pair of Sidi On Roads that are up around a decade old with more miles on them than I can remember. Still waterproof and in good shape. Not cheap, but a quality product that you will have for a very long time. http://www.motonation.com/item.asp?cid=2&a...id=7&rdir=1 Here's what they may look like in 2017- Redbird, how does the protection of Sidi On Road compare with, let's say, Alpinestar SMX? From the look of the Sidi, it seems that it doesn't have the side-to-side protection of the ankles? Thanks! -mike- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have a pair of Sidi On Roads that are up around a decade old with more miles on them than I can remember. Still waterproof and in good shape. Not cheap, but a quality product that you will have for a very long time. http://www.motonation.com/item.asp?cid=2&a...id=7&rdir=1 Here's what they may look like in 2017- Redbird, how does the protection of Sidi On Road compare with, let's say, Alpinestar SMX? From the look of the Sidi, it seems that it doesn't have the side-to-side protection of the ankles? Thanks! -mike- Protection is minimal. No hard armor, no lateral ankle support- just a bit of padding on the shin. They're comfortable, waterproof touring boots, but come nowhere close to a purpose made "race" boot when it comes to safety. I have a pair of SMX Plus Alpinestars for when I want the extra protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 I decided to go w/the Oxtar matrix gore-tex 2.0. Looks like it should fit my needs and only been reading good things about them here and elsewhere. Derby motorcycles (online) has them for $181 shipped.....a little cheaper than newenough. I'm normally a 10 so ordered a 10.5....can always exchange them for an 11 if needed. Until the oxtar's show up... I'll be riding in these....which still have some life left.....since it's all I got. Better than nothing...barely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 +1 on the Oxtar's. I have had mine for a few years now & love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSUXX Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Tourmaster WP. Waterproof, comfortable. Love 'em. A little lacking in protection though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Alpinestars SMX-3 I believe are the ones I bought last year and they are water proof. All the years I was being cheap and buying budget boots boy am I sorry now these are soooo nice and super comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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